plate no. 3492

Storm On The Norwegian Coast

oilRomanticismmarinaseashipwreckrockswavesskyclouds

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering dynamic water movement with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in creating a dramatic and moody atmosphere through value control.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the rocks, shipwreck, and horizon line with light pencil strokes.
step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of grey, blending darker tones towards the top and lighter tones near the horizon.
step 03
Block in the large rock formations using a mix of browns, greys, and whites, paying attention to the light source and shadows.
step 04
Begin layering the water, using horizontal brushstrokes to indicate the movement of the waves. Add white highlights to the crests of the waves.
step 05
Paint the shipwreck, focusing on capturing its skeletal structure and weathered appearance. Use thin, broken lines to suggest the rigging.
step 06
Refine the details of the rocks, adding texture and variation with dry brush techniques. Darken the shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add final highlights to the water and rocks to enhance the sense of drama and movement.
step 08
Glaze thin layers of color to unify the painting and adjust the overall tone.

color palette

primary · grey · brown · white · ochre

secondary · dark green · light blue

Achieve the various grey tones by mixing white with small amounts of black, burnt umber, and ultramarine blue. Use ochre and burnt sienna to create warm highlights on the rocks.

techniques

·dry brushing
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·glazing
·broken color

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall atmospheric effect.
→Creating too much contrast in the foreground, which can flatten the perspective.
→Making the waves too uniform and lacking in dynamic movement.
→Failing to establish a clear light source, resulting in a muddy and confusing composition.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Titanium white oil paint
·Burnt umber oil paint
·Black oil paint
·Ochre oil paint
·Ultramarine blue oil paint
·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·Linseed oil

optional

·Palette knife
·Retouch varnish
·Medium (e.g. Liquin)

Use a canvas with a medium texture to help create the rough texture of the rocks and waves. Consider using a limited palette to create a harmonious color scheme.

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